PETALING JAYA: UWC Bhd’s net profit grew 4.8% to RM19.6mil for the fourth quarter of its financial year ended July 31, 2021 (Q4’FY21), from RM18.7mil in Q4’FY20, driven by developments in both the semiconductor and life science industries.

       The group announced an interim dividend of 1.67 sen per share.

       For the quarter in review, its revenue grew 4% to RM64mil from RM61mil in Q4’FY20.

       For FY21, UWC’s net profit rose 59% to RM92mil from RM58mil in FY20, while revenue rose 30% to RM285mil from RM219mil.